XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Here, well cover just five of the top VR headset business applications, with real-world examples from companies already discovering the benefits of immersive tech. As an example, Siemens uses VR simulations to train technicians on maintenance tasks a process it says has helped to reduce training times by 66%.

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VRScout

AUGUST 15, 2017

The VR Institute of Health and Exercise partnered with San Francisco State University in a groundbreaking study to prove it is, claiming VR can be a source of “strenuous exercise.” “For 20 years, we have been teaching people that video games and exercise, or a healthy lifestyle, are opposites,” Stanton said.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Déraciné is one of the finest examples yet of someone setting out to create a VR game before actually finding out what’s fun or interesting to do when you have a headset on your head and motion tracked controllers in your hands (Move controllers are required).

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VRScout

JANUARY 3, 2022

The bike itself is a standard Ciclotte exercise bike , which features a futuristic “circular shape” that perfectly complements LG’s visionary displays. The screen curvature features a radius of 1,500R and built-in Cinematic Sound OLED (CSO) technology, promising a captivating visual experience.

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AR Insider

MARCH 1, 2021

So it’s time once again for our ongoing exercise to reason-out its unit sales. The exercise above is just one of them. For example, Rec Room recently estimated based on user data that Quest 2 Q4 sales were more like 2-3 million units. But these exercises do inform ARtillery’s official market-sizing to come.

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AR Insider

JUNE 22, 2020

So we’ll do a similar exercise for return rates in the next Data Dive. And the list goes on… here are a few more examples and links to other conversion-boosting AR campaigns that we’ve examined in the past. We’ll be back in the next Data Dive installment for a similar exercise around AR commerce return rates. .

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VRScout

JULY 6, 2022

“This exercise provides participants with a unique opportunity to understand and reflect on the intricacies of their own privilege in a safe and judgment-free environment, while not exploiting the stories of others,” says REM5 on their website.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2019

Like many entrepreneurs, Chacon found his healthy balance of work, fun, and exercise taking a back seat to his business. For example, playing Beat Saber on the highest level and frantically slashing colored blocks is going to put some stress on your arms. Today’s #VR workout in @rumiiVR – Duck & Slip boxing exercises.

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VRScout

JULY 19, 2020

And what’s better for you muscles than regular daily exercise! Eventually, Virtuleap would like to expand its mind exercises to include well-known neuropsychological exercises such as the Stroop Color and Word Test where your brain needs to adjust to conflict.

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VRScout

JANUARY 11, 2022

The recently-announced PlayStation VR2 , for example, is confirmed to have built-in headset-based haptics. . “Other studies have shown that mechanical stimulation of the mastoid region (Weech et al. 2018 ), pleasant odors (Keshavarz et al.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2017

But thanks to virtual reality, there might be an exercise machine coming to your local gym or arcade that promises to gamify what many people not only find to be an existential commentary on their personal failings, but also a painfully boring experience. “Virtual reality brings new excitement to traditional fitness equipment.

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Road to VR

JUNE 17, 2017

It’s also a unique combination of active exercise with a combination of embodied and abstracted gameplay mechanics. It’s a super fun experience to watch other people play either in a tournament competition in mixed reality or just as a quirky form of VR performance art (examples down below).

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Okay, so maybe those examples are a bit extreme. Monke Racing could be used as a tool for physical therapy, or as a way to encourage people to get off of the couch and exercise, much like the way Pokemon Go did back in 2016. Image Credit: Lucas Rizzotto.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It certainly doesn’t help that I find exercising in a gym boring and time-consuming. See, for example, this article by VR Scout where they share a success story from Robert who developed a daily 30 minute workout routine using just Beat Saber and lost 138 pounds in only two months. VR Health Exercise Tracker. Success Stories.

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AR Insider

MARCH 8, 2021

For example, Facebook and Instagram have leaned into AR lenses as an engagement driver that enhances already-popular media sharing (and monetization ). Beyond that, and in the spirit of the above exercise, we dug further into Sensor Tower’s data to find that it’s likewise performing well. Source: Sensor Tower.

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ARPost

MARCH 31, 2021

For example, assistive technologies for those with low vision aren’t always compatible with VR programs. From changing the thermostat settings to making coffee, users can exercise their independence with more ease. However, it still has a long way to go in terms of accessibility and inclusivity.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 18, 2021

Now it’s time to revisit this exercise with the latest data. Google Swirl is a good example of both. We’ve periodically circled back to the above question and rounded up proof points for AR’s efficacy as an advertising and commerce vehicle. That includes its ability to boost e-commerce conversions and reduce returns.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Fitness in VR has really taken off – it’s an accessible way to exercise that is actually fun and can change lives. Users who describe the challenges they’ve had in getting going with exercise and the way in which VR changed the game for them. Proof of this is found throughout the reviews of consumer VR fitness applications.

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AR Insider

APRIL 12, 2021

Because the deal’s accounting and amortization details aren’t public, let’s assume for the sake of this exercise that it’s distributed evenly. For example, if the Army’s AR spending is indeed distributed evenly, it will have a smaller share of the overall AR spending pie as that denominator grows over time.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As you can tell from these examples, Google will have a key stake in this “ Internet of Places.” ” Congruent with our ongoing “ follow the money ” exercise, Google wants to future proof and pave a future path for its core business, where the camera will be one of many search inputs. .”

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AR Insider

APRIL 13, 2020

Because hardware sales figures aren’t disclosed ( except from Sony ), this becomes an ongoing exercise in piecing together known quantities to extrapolate unknown ones. Each of these thought exercises gets us to stronger levels of confidence in triangulating reliable VR headset penetration.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 1, 2025

For example, Crystal's eye tracking didn't work until four months after launch and the company still hasn't shipped the "Reality 12K QLED" headset it announced in 2021 with impossible-sounding specs like 6K per eye resolution and 200 field of view.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

He gives the example of Star Trek: Bridge Crew , a VR game that was made in collaboration with Ubisoft. He gives the example of the International Space Station (ISS) VR demo he built that allows you to fly around the ISS and interact with the environment via speech-based queries. How do astronauts exercise in space?

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 13, 2025

Here are some great examples. Exercise builders allow instructors to create custom modules based on evolving workplace challenges and employee needs. Here are some of the top case studies sure to inspire you. Plenty of amazing immersive learning case studies show just how beneficial experiential training can be.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example, a player might not be as comfortable under water as they are on solid ground. Some of the exercises like the boxing exercise or the rhythm game “Flow” might be intense at first, but there are also the more laid-back meditation and stretching activities. Real VR Fishing (Quest). Real VR Fishing is very real indeed.

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AR Insider

MARCH 16, 2020

That’s the case with VR, which becomes an exercise in gathering hints in perpetual market-sizing mode. But there are also some valuable gut checks and thought exercises along the way. Now we embark on another thought exercise for Quest sales by going straight to the source: Facebook 10K filings. Straight to the Source.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

That’s the case with VR, which becomes an exercise in gathering hints in perpetual market-sizing mode. But there are also some valuable gut checks and thought exercises along the way. Let’s say for the sake of this exercise that half of game purchases are for new Quest owners. game purchases. Thought Excercise.

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AR Insider

JUNE 29, 2020

So for this week’s data dive, we’re continuing the exercise kicked off last week to aggregate and analyze AR-commerce performance data. Return rate deltas from the AR examples above are in the same 20-40 percent range. After covering conversion rates, we’re now circling back to tackle returns. Sustained Adoption.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For example, brands like The North Face have made virtual reality videos featuring classic outdoor activities like rock climbing, which could offer a unique take on virtual workouts. When this obsession becomes an addiction, you’re more likely to develop exercise addiction , eating disorders, and injuries from overuse.

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ARPost

JUNE 25, 2021

An AR app, for example, might bring books and other printed resources to life by adding 3D images, videos, and audio. These can be used as rewards whenever learners complete the speech exercises. AR, on the other hand, superimposes digital elements in a real-world environment. Learners are only external observers in an AR lesson.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

For example, Facebook and Instagram have leaned into AR lenses as an engagement driver that enhances already-popular media sharing (and monetization ). Beyond that, and in the spirit of the above exercise, we dug further into Sensor Tower’s data to find that it’s likewise performing. Source: Sensor Tower. Source: Sensor Tower.

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2022

We kind of thought about a mashup of futuristic exercises and a mid-century style gym.”. Modeled after a physical gym for your body, the Mind Gym is composed of over 60 different mental exercises, arranged from warm-ups, to “special equipment,” to cool-downs. I’m so grateful for the creators and people that come to us,” said Valintina.

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VRScout

MARCH 22, 2022

VR technology is an amazing tool for cardio-based workouts but suffers from a lack of strength-based exercises. For example, the VR dumbbells can be used to simulate the weight of certain virtual objects, such as a weapon in the first-person shooter Contractors or a golf club in the VR minigolf experience Walkabout Mini-Golf.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The latest such exercise zeroes in on mobile AR revenues. For example, one of enterprise AR’s biggest pain points is the dreaded “pilot purgatory.” L ike many analyst firms, one of the ongoing practices of AR Insider’s research arm ARtillery Intelligence is market sizing. Historical Patterns.

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VRScout

MARCH 13, 2019

Last year, health and wellness technology company Blue Goji debuted their Infinity Treadmill at both SXSW in Austin and IHRSA in San Diego, showing off a unique form of VR locomotion that features a combination treadmill and security-sensor belt designed to support various cardio and training exercises.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

For example, Facebook and Instagram have leaned into AR lenses as an engagement driver that enhances already-popular media sharing (and monetization ). Beyond that, and In the spirit of the above exercise, we dug further into Sensor Tower’s data to find that it’s likewise performing well. apps that feature AR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Additionally, VMC environments support multiple remote users meaning dispersed learners can access training exercises as a group of connected students and teachers. An example of signing into a VMC simulation PHOTO: Siemens Healthineers. Partnering with Siemens Healthineers.

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